Today is Day 9 of the March Slice of Life – the daily writing challenge in March hosted at Two Writing Teachers.
I have seen several other slicers using the A-Z format for slices. I used it last year as an organizing tool for what I planned for the rest of SOL.
This time, I am using it to share more of myself.
A – Art provides me a necessary way to explore my creativity.
B – Beverley at birth (and ley), but Bev by choice, never Bevie
C – Challenges, in both art and writing, allow me to try new techniques, improve my skills, have fun and meet others
D – Dancing draws me into the music and I get lost in movement.
E – Elephants, angels, birds, heart boxes, horses – all things I have collected over the years
F – Flowers always grace our table – from cut roses to flowering plants.
Blooming on our table now
G – Giving back is very important to me – helping those in need.
H – Horse racing has become a new passion since marrying my husband.
I – Inspiration comes from many sources – art, music, nature, stories, movies, people.
J –Junk collections help with my art to create mixed media pieces.
K – Keeping letters, cards, souvenirs, children’s work in several tubs.
L – Love my hubby, children, step-children, grandchildren, friends and extended family
M – Marriage late in life (at age 50) has been a blessing
N – North West Territories held my heart for three years – where I first started teachingand had my oldest son
O – Orphan now – Dad died in 1972, Mom in 1988
P – Proud Canadian – and have travelled through all provinces/territories but one (NFld.!)
Q – Quiet by nature, but can be a bit rowdy at times
R – Reading every day is one huge benefit of retirement
S – SHINE – my OLW (one little word) for 2016 – to push me to shine my light
T – Teaching consumed me for over 35 years
U – Using old books to create altered journals
V – Voice – my favourite show, for the music and the coach interactions
W – Writing is important and I work in many genres – from picture books to MG to romance novels
X – XOXOXOX – how I sign my cards to my love – always and forever
Y – Yarns in different colours are turned into crocheted afghans
Z – Zany? No, but I do enjoy a good joke and I love to laugh when I can – good for the soul
Beverley A Baird 
Art seems to be a consistent thread throughout your alphabet, but also happiness with life. What a beautiful bit of sunshine on your table now! I keep threatening to move to Canada if a certain man is elected. Can’t say I’m proud to be an American with our current state of politics. 😦
After the negative campaign run By harper and the conservatives (our Republicans) it was so refreshing to see Trudeau win a majority. What a difference in what he has already accomplished. He’s in Washington today.
I too dread Trump winning – let’s hope Democrats can hold on.
Thanks for the lovely comment Elsie.
I enjoyed your use of the ABC format and I look forward to trying this format. I learned so many interesting things about you and hope that these “letters” find their way into future slices.
Thanks so much. Great idea to use the letters for future slices.
I find it so fun to learn to know others by these slices. I keep thinking I’m going to try the ABCs one of these days.
I worked on it for a few days – some of those letters were a definite challenge! Thanks for stopping by.
I like your creative approach to sharing your life. I wonder whether it is better to write what comes to mind first or take time to think.
I think both are valid ways. Some of the letters came quickly – others definitely needed thinking about.
The ABC structure is great. You shared so much about yourself in a fun way. I think I’ll try it, too. Thanks for sharing.
I used it a lot for my students – it is fun and summarizes info quite well.
I’ve written one of these! They are so fun! You definitely love art…you should post some of your work. 🙂
Thanks Aggie. I have an art blog I post to regularly – and have shared some work here.
Oh, I learned a lot about you. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful wedding photo!
Thanks Linda. This has been a fun challenge.